Graduate Project Management Consultant (available 2024)

Calgary, AB, Canada

Job Description


A Future with purpose

At Arup we\xe2\x80\x99re dedicated to sustainable development and to do socially useful work that has meaning. Our purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.

We solve the world\'s most complex problems and deliver what seems impossible, with curiosity and creativity. We\xe2\x80\x99re a thriving and growing organization which offers you many possibilities to shape a better world, and your future.

The Opportunity

  • Support the Project Manager in coordinating project deliverables
  • Assist in the monitoring of the project scope, budget, and schedule
  • Project coordination between other design disciplines
  • Resolve design challenges with internal and external stakeholders
  • Prepare client submittals, reports, presentations, analysis, guidelines, and project plans
  • Prepare meeting minutes or other project documentation as needed
  • Develop, with the oversight of the Project Manager, Change Orders or other contractual documents between the Client and the Design Team
  • Prepare, track, and resolve requests for information (RFI) in liaison with the design team and the Client to ensure the design team has the information required to complete the design.
  • Support the Project manager with project reporting as required
  • Support in the delivery of high quality, coordinated, on time deliverables that meet the project intent and client needs
  • Support the creation of various management plans required for the project.
  • Develop broad technical knowledge and awareness to facilitate management of technical disciplines
  • Utilize project management techniques, systems, procedures, and tools utilized to meet project objectives.
You will become familiar with:
  • Internal and external multidisciplinary coordination required for the successful delivery of projects
  • Dependencies between scope, time, and cost in project management
  • Interdependence between skills in delivering sustainable outcomes
  • Many phases of the planning, design, and construction process
  • Regulatory environment for gaining approval at different stages of project delivery
  • Applicable contracts, codes, specifications, and standards for the design of infrastructure
  • Wide range of disciplines and skills with Arup
  • Addressing the needs and concerns of our clients
  • Big-picture awareness that permeates every skill area in Arup
  • Format, style and quality of our reports, calculations, plans, drawing and specifications
Is this role right for you?

We\xe2\x80\x99re looking for graduates who are curious and ready to evolve how you think and work. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective \xe2\x80\x93 in which we encourage individuality to thrive. If you can share your knowledge and ideas and encourage others to do the same; whilst having a desire to deliver excellent services for clients \xe2\x80\x93 we\xe2\x80\x99d like to hear from you.

Qualifications

Required:
  • Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree or a master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in the fields of Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, Construction Management, Economics, or Business Administration
  • Sound knowledge of engineering fundamentals
  • Interest in infrastructure and buildings projects
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Professional demeanor
  • Good communication skills essential for team-based working
  • Excellent planning and organization skills required for our fast-paced environment
  • Must be highly motivated, proactive and willing to take on new challenges
  • Able to work independently or as part of a large team
  • Candidate must be eligible to work in Canada without the need for employer sponsored work authorization now or in the future
Preferred:
  • Interest in PMP certification in the future
Our team\xe2\x80\x99s notable projects

For over seven decades Arup has been at the forefront of the most ambitious and innovative design and engineering. From concert halls to national stadiums, renewable energy to driverless cars, we continue to add to that history every day. Notable projects from our team include:
  • Finch West LRT
  • Eglinton Crosstown West Extension
  • Calgary Cancer Center
  • Via High Frequency Rail
  • University of British Colombia
  • National Music Centre of Canada
  • Tim Horton\'s Field
  • New Champlain Bridge
  • Queen\'s Way West Revitalization
  • Toronto Pearson International Airport
What we offer you

When you start your career with Arup, you will have the opportunity to deliver high quality valuable work for our clients. Our inclusive and diverse work environment will allow you to thrive and build your technical, project management and business development skills needed to be successful in our firm. As a Graduate you have the opportunity to attend our Graduate Experience Program giving you the opportunity to meet your peers across the region and learn about our people, projects, and clients through panel discussions, design activities, and networking events.

Benefits that Work - At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families. These are 100% paid for by Arup except for optional life insurance. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our GRRSP 5% company match to help you save for your future. Arup\xe2\x80\x99s percentage match increases with time at the firm.

Flexible Working - We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available.

Next Steps

We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.

Different people, shared values

Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture \xe2\x80\x93 from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender, LGBTQ+ and disability \xe2\x80\x93 we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference - Discover more about life at Arup at .

Arup is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of national origin, veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or other status protected by law. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at .

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2231573
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Calgary, AB, Canada
  • Education
    Not mentioned